Question

Which benefit of ice on the surface of a lake is most helptful to fish? A. It shades the fish from the heating effects of the sun B. It insulates the fish from the cold air above C. It helps them stay cold D. It prevents them from swimming in the winter

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B, It insulates the fish from the cold air above

Explanation:

Water bodies in cold climatic regions have frozen ice at their top. Basically,  this ice (frozen water) entraps air pockets inside it which acts like an insulator and prevent the aquatic plants and animals from the extreme cold climate. Thus, ice on the surface of any water body protects the species beneath the ice layer from extreme cold climatic conditions. For example Michigan lakes and ponds  get freeze during cold climatic condition.

Option B is correct

Answer 2

B. It insulates the fish from the cold air above

Just like an igloo